High school can either be the best or the worst years of your life. People say that if you join curricular and extracurricular activities, then your experience will be much more enjoyable. So, my freshman year, I joined the choral department at North Haven High School. Whether it be on stage or in the shower, I have always been singing. It was a perfect fit.
As soon as I walked into my first concert choir class, I knew that this club was something that I wanted to be a part of for the rest of my high school career. I began as a dedicated member of the concert choir which is a large ensemble that does not require an audition. I was loving every minute in class: singing, playing the piano, and getting to know all of my wonderfully talented peers.
As my freshman year came along, I started to admire the “select groups”. These were the smaller choral ensembles and a capella groups which required experience in concert choir and a challenging audition. I was doing quite well in my class and was actually given a solo part for our winter concert! I was pretty confident when it came time to audition for the select groups.
I strolled into my audition with my head held high, but when I actually stepped into the choir room, my body froze and I became a bumbling idiot. I felt a giant pit in my stomach. It looked like I did not even know what a quarter note was! I basically bombed the audition and was completely embarrassed. Once the audition was finished, I practically ran out of the room. The list of new members went up one day later, I was sure that I would not be on it. I was correct.
The next day, I went into class with a red face and somber look. However, I came to the realization that it’s not anyone’s fault, but my own. I need to obviously work harder to achieve what I want and that is okay. From that moment on, I knew things were going to change.
I began practicing at home, working on my music daily, and doing everything to show my dedication to the chorus. I even became treasurer of the entire concert choir! I constantly worked harder and harder to prove my commitment.
As the next year’s auditions quickly approached, I prepared myself and made sure that I could complete the audition to my full potential. When it was audition day, I was ready. Honestly, my audition could not have gone better! I went into the room confidently and was perfectly calm the entire time. When the audition list came out, I actually made it! I set my goal and actually achieved it. It was one of the most relieving moments of my entire life. I could not have ever accomplished this without my determination. The initial rejection is what gave me this new drive to better myself. Even though I was sad that my choir teacher did not let me in a select group my freshman year, I am forever thankful to her. Her not letting me into the group initially actually made me into a much better and determined person. When you want something, go get it.
Sara Buckley
High school can either be the best or the worst years of your life. People say that if you join curricular and extracurricular activities, then your experience will be much more enjoyable. So, my freshman year, I joined the choral department at North Haven High School. Whether it be on stage or in the shower, I have always been singing. It was a perfect fit.
As soon as I walked into my first concert choir class, I knew that this club was something that I wanted to be a part of for the rest of my high school career. I began as a dedicated member of the concert choir which is a large ensemble that does not require an audition. I was loving every minute in class: singing, playing the piano, and getting to know all of my wonderfully talented peers.
As my freshman year came along, I started to admire the “select groups”. These were the smaller choral ensembles and a capella groups which required experience in concert choir and a challenging audition. I was doing quite well in my class and was actually given a solo part for our winter concert! I was pretty confident when it came time to audition for the select groups.
I strolled into my audition with my head held high, but when I actually stepped into the choir room, my body froze and I became a bumbling idiot. I felt a giant pit in my stomach. It looked like I did not even know what a quarter note was! I basically bombed the audition and was completely embarrassed. Once the audition was finished, I practically ran out of the room. The list of new members went up one day later, I was sure that I would not be on it. I was correct.
The next day, I went into class with a red face and somber look. However, I came to the realization that it’s not anyone’s fault, but my own. I need to obviously work harder to achieve what I want and that is okay. From that moment on, I knew things were going to change.
I began practicing at home, working on my music daily, and doing everything to show my dedication to the chorus. I even became treasurer of the entire concert choir! I constantly worked harder and harder to prove my commitment.
As the next year’s auditions quickly approached, I prepared myself and made sure that I could complete the audition to my full potential. When it was audition day, I was ready. Honestly, my audition could not have gone better! I went into the room confidently and was perfectly calm the entire time. When the audition list came out, I actually made it! I set my goal and actually achieved it. It was one of the most relieving moments of my entire life. I could not have ever accomplished this without my determination. The initial rejection is what gave me this new drive to better myself. Even though I was sad that my choir teacher did not let me in a select group my freshman year, I am forever thankful to her. Her not letting me into the group initially actually made me into a much better and determined person. When you want something, go get it.